Trends in Semiconductor IC Handlers

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Handlers can be broadly categorized into gravity type, horizontal type, and rotary (turret) type. Depending on the type of semiconductor device and package, the choice of handler plays a crucial role in reducing the time required in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Entering the 2020s, under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for semiconductors has changed significantly, leading to an imbalance between supply and demand and a noticeable shortage of semiconductor supply. As a result, semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly tending to expand their production lines. There are two methods to increase production volume: increasing the number of production lines and shortening the manufacturing time of each line. In this context, it is important to adopt a mindset that overturns traditional fixed notions. This document aims to serve as a catalyst for challenging those fixed ideas.

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